English - KSHEC National Seminar

Rethinking Representation:

The Digital Turn in Language and Literature

Organised by the Department of English is Association with

Kerala State Higher Education Council and IQAC, LISSAH

The contemporary era is witnessing an unprecedented digital transformation that is reshaping every aspect of human life, including literature, language, and cultural expression. Traditional modes of writing, reading, and interpretation are increasingly intersecting with digital media, giving rise to new forms of storytelling, hypertext narratives, and multimodal communication. In this context, the seminar “Rethinking Representation: The Digital Turn in Language and Literature” seeks to examine the evolving landscape of literary expression and communication in the digital age. It aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and students to engage in critical dialogue about the intersections of literature, language, and technology through diverse interdisciplinary lenses.

Objectives

1. To explore the impact of digital technologies on literary creation, reading practices, and cultural representation.

2. To examine emerging literary techniques, hypertext narratives, and trends in contemporary literature.

3. To foster interdisciplinary engagement by connecting literature with linguistics, digital humanities, media studies, and cultural studies.

4. To investigate how postmodern, postcolonial, and subaltern perspectives intersect with digital literature and contemporary cultural practices.

5. To promote discussion on emerging trends in Indian English literature, trauma studies, and medical humanities.

Key Sub-themes

• Posterity, Culture, and Chaos

• Digital Literature and Hypertext Narratives

• Linguistics and Language in the Digital Age

• Cultural Studies and New Media

• Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies

• Emerging Literary Techniques and Narratives

• Digital Humanities

• Medical Humanities

• Postmodern Literature

• Postcolonial Literature

• Emerging Trends in Indian English Literature

• Trauma Studies

• Subaltern Literature

Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced understanding of the impact of digital transformation on literature and language.

• Development of new critical perspectives on contemporary literary practices.

• Opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and institutions.

• Compilation of selected papers for publication in seminar proceedings or academic journals.

Target Participants

The seminar is open to academicians, researchers, postgraduate and doctoral students, and practitioners interested in the intersections of literature, language, and digital culture.

Important Dates

Abstract submission deadline: 18th November 2025
Acceptance notification: 21st November 2025
Full Paper, Registration and payment deadline: 10th December 2025
Conference date: 16th December 2025

Registration Fee

For Participation:

Student: 350/-
Research Scholar: 550/-
Faculty: 800/-

Registration Fee

For Paper Presentation:

Student: 400/-
Research Scholar: 800/-
Faculty: 1050/-

Location

You will find LISSAH at Kaithapoil, resting in a picturesque setting at the serene foothills of the Western Ghats.

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